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The United States CapitolThe United States Capitol which houses the United States Congresswhich houses the United States Congress.

The Capitol building is the place where the Congress meets. It is The Capitol building is the place where the Congress meets. It is situated on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. and dominates the city. situated on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. and dominates the city.

The Capitol is one place — but it fills three roles. It’s a working The Capitol is one place — but it fills three roles. It’s a working office building, a revered national symbol and a showcase of history.office building, a revered national symbol and a showcase of history.

Statue Statue of Freedom (Armed Freedom)of Freedom (Armed Freedom)ArchitectArchitect Thomas Crawford Thomas Crawford

The Statue of Freedom — also The Statue of Freedom — also known as Armed Freedom or known as Armed Freedom or simply Freedom — is a bronze simply Freedom — is a bronze statue designed by Thomas statue designed by Thomas Crawford that since 1863 has Crawford that since 1863 has crowned the dome of the U.S. crowned the dome of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The US Capitol RotundaThe US Capitol Rotunda

The United States Capitol central rotunda is located below The United States Capitol central rotunda is located below the Capitol dome; it is the tallest part of the Capitol and has the Capitol dome; it is the tallest part of the Capitol and has been described as its "symbolic and physical heart."been described as its "symbolic and physical heart."

The US Capitol Statuary HallThe US Capitol Statuary Hall

To the south of the Capitol rotunda there is the semi-To the south of the Capitol rotunda there is the semi-circular National Statuary Hall, which until 1857 was the circular National Statuary Hall, which until 1857 was the chamber of the House of Representatives. National chamber of the House of Representatives. National Statuary Hall is devoted to sculptures of prominent Statuary Hall is devoted to sculptures of prominent Americans. Americans.

The White HouseThe White House

Visitors who tour the White House are able to see Visitors who tour the White House are able to see the most beautiful historic rooms in the house:the most beautiful historic rooms in the house:

White House. The East RoomWhite House. The East Room

White House. Green RoomWhite House. Green Room

White House. Blue RoomWhite House. Blue Room

White House. Red RoomWhite House. Red Room

White House. The State Dining Room White House. The State Dining Room